Barcode Scanner Recommendations for WooCommerce

Find the right barcode scanner for your WooCommerce store and Pick List for WooCommerce

Barcode scanners can significantly speed up order picking and reduce errors. Pick List for WooCommerce works with most standard barcode scanners — no special integration required.

Most barcode scanners act as a keyboard (HID mode), meaning scanned barcodes are entered directly into your browser or input field.

This makes setup simple: plug in the scanner, start scanning.

What to Look For

When choosing a barcode scanner, we recommend:

  • USB or Bluetooth connection
  • HID / Keyboard mode support
  • 1D barcode support (minimum)
  • 2D barcode support (recommended)
  • Wireless scanner for warehouse environments (recommended)


Pick List for WooCommerce works with any scanner that supports keyboard input.

USB vs Wireless

USB Scanners

  • Plug and play
  • Lower cost
  • Ideal for desk-based picking


Wireless Scanners

  • More flexible
  • Better for warehouse movement
  • Recommended for most picking workflows

Recommended Barcode Scanners

Below are some reliable barcode scanners commonly used with WooCommerce and warehouse picking workflows.

Best All-Rounder (Recommended)

Zebra DS2208 (USB)

  • Reliable and widely used
  • Supports 1D and 2D barcodes
  • Plug and play
  • Ideal for most WooCommerce stores


View on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Zebra+DS2208

Best Wireless Option

Zebra DS2278 (Wireless)

  • Wireless with charging base
  • Excellent for warehouse picking
  • Supports 1D and 2D barcodes
  • Professional-grade reliability


View on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Zebra+DS2278

Professional Alternative

Honeywell Voyager 1470g

  • Durable and reliable
  • Supports 1D and 2D barcodes
  • Great for daily use


View on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Honeywell+Voyager+1470g

Budget-Friendly (best)

Tera D5100 Barcode Scanner

  • 1D + 2D support
  • Wireless + USB
  • Plug & play
  • Great for small WooCommerce stores


View on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tera+barcode+scanner

Budget-Friendly (good)

Netum Wireless Barcode Scanner

Good entry-level scanner with wireless support.

View on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Netum+barcode+scanner

1D vs 2D Barcode Scanners

1D Barcode Scanners

  • Traditional barcodes
  • Works for most products


2D Barcode Scanners (Recommended)

  • Supports QR codes
  • More flexible
  • Future-proof

We recommend choosing a 2D scanner if possible.

Which Scanner Should You Choose?

Your Setup

Recommended Scanner

Small store / occasional scanning

Budget USB scanner

Daily picking at desk

Zebra DS2208

Warehouse / movement

Zebra DS2278 (Wireless)

Need QR code support

2D scanner

Best overall

Zebra DS2208

Best wireless

Zebra DS2278

Compatibility

These scanners work well with:

  • Pick List for WooCommerce
  • WooCommerce Admin
  • Web browsers
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptops
  • Tablets (Bluetooth scanners recommended)

Important Note

Pick List for WooCommerce works with any barcode scanner that supports keyboard input (HID mode).

You are not limited to the models listed above — these are simply recommended options based on reliability and ease of use.

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